Washington Post - Nov. 2006

November
5, 2006

"DISTRICT
21: The state Senate "contest" here is the sad product of hijinks by
a self-absorbed, mischievous sore loser in the Democratic primary. John
Giannetti was deservingly bested in September byJim
Rosapepe, the standout candidatein that
race. Then Mr.Giannettichucked
his Democratic affiliation and declared himself a Republican so he could grab a
vacant ballot spot to run against Mr. Rosapepe a second time.Embarrassed
members of the GOPhave been
smartly distancing themselves in droves ever since -- and so should voters. Mr.Rosapepe,a former
Maryland delegate,is a
skilled legislator with an exceptional grasp of the issues.

"For
the House of Delegates, 12-year veteranBarbara
A. Frush(D) is apolished
lawmaker; Democratic first-timersJoseline
Pena-Melnyk and Ben Barnesareenergetic,
astutestudents of the legislative
dynamics in Annapolis."